Did you know that you can see the closest spiral galaxy next to our own in the sky? While binoculars and telescopes will offer much better views, it’s still possible to see it with your naked eye if ...

No matter your observing experience or equipment, January 2026 provides many impressive astronomy events to kick off the new ...

An explosive, green comet racing toward Earth is currently zooming past the nearby Andromeda galaxy in the night sky, setting the stage for some stunning photographs. You can also watch the comet fly ...

Want to see more of Andromeda, but not quite ready to take the journey? You're in luck, because you can see Andromeda right here from the comfort of planet Earth. Using only a telescope and a pair of ...

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The month brings a strong lineup of celestial sights, including a supermoon, meteor activity, and several close moon-planet ...

January's night sky events welcome 2026 with Jupiter at opposition, moon conjunctions, Orion at its peak, and more.

An unusual member of the ensemble is Scorpius the Scorpion, which stung Orion to death and was placed in the sky such that ...

From nebulas and galaxies to star clusters, the sun and the moon, here’s what to image in the night sky using a smart telescope — and the best one for the job. When you purchase through links on our ...

From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike ...

Have you ever seen an entire galaxy with your naked eyes? You can see it now. Late October offers a prime opportunity for skywatchers to spot the ancient light of the Andromeda galaxy, which climbs ...

Andromeda is one of the 88 modern constellations that was likely known and named long before it appeared on Ptolemy’s list in the second century CE. But my experience is that more people associate the ...